Below, here’s our list of the top 292 Pinterest posts worth reading, taken from all around the Web!

PINTEREST 101: A basic primer on the who, what, why and how of Pinterest

What Is Pinterest?

If you’re new to Pinterest, think of it like this: your own personal online inspiration board. With Pinterest, users can build customized visual collages of bookmarked spaces on the Web, be they recipes, craft projects, interesting articles or favorite living rooms, and then share them with connections.

Who Is on Pinterest?

Who are all these millions of Pinterest users? Do they fit a certain demographic? Research shows the majority of pinners are female, with dominating pins revolving around fashion, decorating and recipes.

Tips on Using Pinterest for Business

As Pinterest continues to grow in popularity, so does the interest of businesses that want to use the network to boost brand awareness. How can businesses harness the power of Pinterest? Here are some tips:

Pinterest and SEO

Pinterest recently made headlines by changing all of its links to nofollow—what does this mean for SEO? Are there still search engine optimization benefits available through this pinning network? Here is what people are saying:

Pinterest Offers Websites Opt-Out Tool

In response to copyright concerns, Pinterest recently released a code that lets Web publishers insert a code on their websites to prevent images from being pinned. Will this solve the problem and satisfy critics? Should you opt out or not?

Other Issues with Pinterest / Anti-Pinterest Sentiments

The anti-Pinterest perspectives are fewer and far between, but they’re out there. Whether because it wastes time, sets up unreal expectations or threatens intellectual property, some Internet users say they’re not so enamored.

PINTEREST COUSINS: Other networks spinning off or redesigning to mimic the Pinterest concept

Storify: Another Way to Cultivate the Web

Gathering materials from around the Web like Pinterest does, Storify allows users to pull social media materials like Tweets, photos, videos, etc., into one place, building stories they can share with readers.

The Fancy: Like Pinterest but Monetized

Built on the same premise of Pinterest, wherein users pin items they like, The Fancy is a new network focused on products to purchase. Users create catalogs of items they like and share them with connections.